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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

The Treehouse

Welcome to our Treehouse at Hakalau! The only way to stay closer to the ocean would be in a boat. Watch the cruise ships slowly pass by knowing that the passengers aboard are truly envying your accommodations. This quaint and unassuming second story home offers 180 degree views of the mighty Pacific ocean! Relax and watch seasonal whales as they breach the blue water, spinner dolphins chase a passing fishing vessel, and the rising sun as it welcomes you to an amazing array of morning colors.



Staying on an oceanfront cliff house in Hawaii will greatly enhance your lifetime experiences. It is super special and magical, listening to and feeling the thunder beneath your feet. This is a truly magical experience.......

Upon entering the gates at The Cliffs at Hakalau, you will walk through park like grounds that will lead to a beautiful cliffside home.

As you enter the front door, look right and your attention is immediately drawn to the large windows and sliders in front of you show casing the vast ocean. The sliding glass doors lead out to a huge elevated deck giving you a "treehouse" type feel. Here you can spend endless hours enjoying the cool breezes from the ocean, sipping on a morning cup of coffee or watching spinner dolphins and whales playfully swim by. During whale season, there may even be nights when you can hear the whales singing. Every evening you will see cruise ships pass by..... And do not forget to spend some time star watching. You will see the most amazing constellations!

The windows have blackout curtains to shade the interior and cool the house during peak sunshine hours.

Need more room? You can also rent the neighboring main home "The Cliffs at Hakalau" - ask us if it is available for your dates. Sleeps six.





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About the neighborhood

Hakalau

Located in Hakalau, this vacation home is on the beach. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Hakalau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • World Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 11 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Na’au - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Mahalo! We would love to host you again.☺️
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10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive and accommodating. The grounds are meticulous - idyllic setting. We had everything we needed! Bed and pillows were comfortable. Deck and ocean view were lovely. Parking is easy. Felt secure. Safe area that we felt comfortable walking about. WiFi good enough for business work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaus Nygaard Cramer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
We hope to see you soon at The Cliffs again! Aloha.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Exceeded all expectations. Only suggestion would be to have more comfortable seating spots in the living area. Otherwise, we couldn't believe how lucky we were to be staying in such an exquisite place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Aloha Alice! We are glad The Cliffs and Hakalau seated at your expectations. Please come back to visit us again soon!🐳🌺
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view & super friendly hosts. The Treehouse had everything we needed, we felt very welcomed, and would stay again! We were even treated to some local fruit & saw some whale activity! Highly recommend.
Full Moon Night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Mahalo for your nice review! And thank you for the gorgeous photo! We look forward to you coming back!🌺
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danna M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home while visiting our son who lives on the island, and it was especially meaningful that he could stay with us during our time there. The home is very comfortable, welcoming, and provided everything we needed to relax and enjoy our visit.The view is truly incredible — the kind that draws you in each morning and makes it difficult to leave. It created a peaceful backdrop for our entire stay.We left feeling grateful for our time here and would happily return. If you value comfort, tranquility, and a spectacular view, this home is a wonderful choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Mahalo for your thoughtful review! We are grateful for guests like you, who can experience the magic here at The Cliffs at Hakalau. It is truly a special place like no other. We hope to see you soon! 🌺
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Responsive owner. Incredible ocean views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Mahalo!🌴
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breath-taking vacation home experience

We love everything about this lovely and welcoming property - Tree House on the Cliffs. We enjoyed every second staying here. Our family vacation wrapped up with perfect morning Sunrise and yesterday sunset. Front and back garden are just Gorgeous!! Best vacation home yet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Aloha Donna! Thank you for your beautiful review! We really work hard to keep this place magical. Please come back soon! Mahalo.💚
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views in a peaceful location

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this guesthouse. The views from the deck were amazing, especially for sunrise. It was clean, well appointed and in a very quiet setting. We only got to spend one night here, but wouldnt hesitate to book here again. The property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2025
We welcome you back any time Tara!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great guesthouse

We had the best time at this perfect guesthouse. Right on the ocean (it rained a lot!) and had everything we needed. The only thing I would change would be staying for longer! Quick responses and very friendly managers! I also loved the book of info! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Mahalo for your nice review Andi! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the treehouse. We hope you come back soon to visit again! Aloha.🌺
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect Hawaiian oasis near Hilo

Loved our 5 day stay at the Oceanfront “Treehouse” at Hakalau cliffs, an excellent Hawaiian retreat with the sound of the surf and wind in the palm trees. A great location directly overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I got up early every morning to watch the sun rise and was rewarded to watch several baby whales swimming in front of the property. The house was clean and comfortable. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. They quickly responded to our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2025
Thank you Phyllis! We are glad you got to see the whales and that you enjoyed the property. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow! What a View! What a House!

When we drove through the gates of this estate, we were gobsmacked; the grounds were plush and immaculate. When we opened the door to the house we were greeted by that MOST STUNNING eastern view of the Pacific Ocean. The house was perfectly supplied and we enjoyed the treats the owners left for us. They thoughtfully had a bound book available introducing themselves and our host, along with suggestions of restaurants and activities to do around the area and near Hilo.We enjoyed the many colorful birds, watched the wild boar family with a baby in the fenced adjacent property, and mused at the bright green chameleons playing peekaboo on the deck. Our stay was the perfect Hawaiian experience. We are tremendously thankful - you helped make our anniversary trip a very memorable one! Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
It was our pleasure hosting you! Come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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